News Opinion (Page 91)

O.K., we’ll take the bait. Wednesday found rumors of a 2016 Honda HR-V derived sub-compact crossover for Acura floating in Cyberspace. Could be!

Driving the freeways of Los Angeles, one’s reacquainted with the world’s largest automotive market. The visual is stunning and often overwhelming. This is “Ground Zero” for American Honda Motors; California buyers love Honda!

As reported by Honda News Wednesday morning, 3 out of 6 of the top selling automobiles in North America wear the Honda big “H.” Why is Honda Odyssey the best selling minivan in North America? Torque News looks for an answer or two.

While the headline may border on sensationalism, truly, there is nothing more important to an avid automotive aficionado than accurate specifications. In a world of ‘“hurry up and wait,” new model roll-outs, the rules of the reporting game change like the flow of an incomming tide.

Monday morning found American Honda Motors assuring consumers that the manufactured in Mexico and Alabama Honda, Acura cars and light trucks will not be impacted by a prolonged West Coast Ports Strike. But that’s not the whole story.

Take a close look at the photo at the top of this article. We believe that 2016 Honda HR-V will be a best seller within weeks of availability. Why? it’s simple: Exceptional value, great looks and multi-generational appeal.

Bending the news: Honda’s executive v.p. John Mendel is one of the best in the industry at dropping bread-crumbs of information at the feat of a very hungry automotive press corp.
After all, we all need a story. Torque News takes a closer look at what we we’ll laughingly call the “Ridgeline Hybrid conspiracy.”

Although Infiniti made it clear that the heart-throbbing Q60 Concept Coupe is a design precursor, it was clear when looking at the car that it's ready to go to production.

Decades in the making, zero emissions nitrogen fuel cell vehicles(FCV) remain years away from mass production and sales for several reasons.

Every first year model run has a glitch or two to iron out. 2015 TLX, a great car by any measure is no exception as new owners report a blemish or two. Here's your opportunity: Tell Acura about your 2015 TLX experience.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says that lower gasoline prices don't translate into more demand.

Subaru dropped the six-speed manual transmission on the new 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Legacy. Is the brand’s new direction upsetting loyal fans?

As a life-long fan of Honda manufactured utility and automotive products, I find today’s news of Tokyo based Honda Motor Company’s admission of deliberate accident report omissions saddening and more than a bit surprising. What’s happened to Honda’s reputation for first and foremost 'consumer safety first' and corporate integrity?

Nissan has launched a cool new "Color Studio" that allows Juke fans and buyers to create custom Jukes of their own. Here are the options and my own creation.

I don’t know how Honda did it. When you experience Fit's ride your transitioned into a bigger car feel and space continuum.

With the exiting of Honda’s original hybrid Insight exiting North American markets, many Honda watchers believe that CR-Z is next to go. I believe that Fit platformed HR-V could fill the gap in Honda’s shrinking hybrid lineup.

World wide automotive safety pioneer loses credibility in North America through unprecedented federal government mandated recall action.

While Honda Accord, CR-V, Element, Pilot and Odyssey made the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s "Top 10 Safer Cars for Teen Drivers" list, Civic was left in the dust. Torque News knows why.

We reported back in March that the redesigned 2015 Fit was being positioned by Honda to replace the super sized compact Honda Civic. Our readers disagree.

Growing up in the smog ladened suburbs of Los Angeles had its drawbacks in the 1960s and 70s. Honda’s award winning short film “Never Ending Race” recaptures the misery of a pre-catalytic world.

Nissan has been quickly gaining market share, building manufacturing capacity, and growing sales. Other automakers, particularly Honda, might be getting nervous.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation created the Concept XR-PHEV Evolution. Could this be the 2015 Lancer Evolution successor?

What does Honda's Production Electric Division Pikes Peak IHC win mean for the future developement and public sale of the 2015 Fit EV? Torque News takes a closer look.

In Honda’s latest weekly Rearview report V.P. John Mendel makes an interesting observation. Torque News takes a closer look.

Hyundai is out with the news that a limited edition "Walking Dead" Hyundai Tucson is now available at dealers nationwide. That begs the question: what show should star the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

Contrast the news that Hyundai is rocking the 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards against the fact that one website ranks it as the 8th least reliable brand on the market. Does that mean you should sell your Hyundai while you still can?

Hyundai was originally known as a value brand that needed a 10-year/100,000 mile-warranty because its vehicles were perceived as cheap. Now that perception is in the rearview mirror because six Hyundai models are among the best in initial quality, according to J.D. Power.

Imagine surviving a head-on collision just to be killed or grievously injured by a malfunctioning airbag system. Takata Corporation is responsible for 7 million airbag related recalls worldwide.
Perhaps it's time for Honda to fire Takata Corporation in the name of safety and reputation.

The 2011 to 2013 model year Kia Sorentos have been recalled for a stalling problem and frustrated owners will say it's about time after frustrating experiences trying to get the problem fixed to no avail. Dealers couldn't find the problem until Kia came up with a solution.

When you describe the fastest Hyundai should you look at strictly 0-60 times or should you measure things like horsepower and torque? One website has declared the definitive winner and it probably won't surprise most folks but some might find it wrong.